LYRiK Scholarship Program

The Leadership, Youth and Respect in Kwinana (LYRiK) Program recognises the achievements of young people and provides mentoring opportunities to those aged 10 to 24 years who live, work or go to school in Kwinana. The LYRiK Program aims to develop leadership skills, financial, budgeting and goal setting skills, community-building skills, independence, confidence and resilience, and consists of the LYRiK Scholarships Program and the LYRiK Awards.

LYRiK Scholarships Program is now offering twelve $1000 Scholarships to young people aged 16 – 24 years who live, work or go to school in Kwinana, have an education or employment goal and would benefit from mentoring. Applicants can bring their own existing mentor or we can find a mentor for you.

We will offer two Scholarships each under six different categories:

1. Sports, Fitness and Health – For occupations such as personal trainer, nurse, dietician, physiotherapist, coach, sports instructor or doctor.

2. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Sustainability – For occupations such as engineer, maths teacher, environmental consultant, software designer or lab technician.

3. Community Services and Defence - For occupations such as youth worker, community development officer, army officer, navy officer, counsellor, police officer or fire fighter

4. Hospitality and Retail - For occupations such as customer service officer, retail assistant, barista, store manager or chef.

5. Arts and Culture - For occupations such as film maker, painter, tourism operator, cultural consultant, photographer, dancer or heritage worker.

6. Trades and Business - For occupations such as lawyer, plumber, electrician, beautician, cabinet maker or hairdresser.

Successful recipients will attend 4 x 90 minute mentoring sessions in May at the Zone Youth Space and will be invited to attend the annual LYRiK Awards on 20 June. Mentoring sessions will focus on building skills in financial planning, budgeting and goal setting as well as finding out more about your chosen area from a mentor.

If you are interested in applying please complete the online application form at https://www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/scholarships. Applications close 2 April.

City staff are available to help anyone complete the application form. Please call 9236 4550 or email youthdev@kwinana.wa.gov.au